The weather is forecast scientifically.
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Scientifically
/ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪkli/
Synonyms for "scientifically" (19 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(1 words)
biologically sound
Adverb(3 words)
Strong matches (6)
Adverb(3 words)
Noun(1 words)
life science knowledgeably
Adverb(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
more biological reasoning
Related words (9)
Noun(3 words)
more experimentalmost laboratory materialmost physics-experimental
Adverb(3 words)
Determiner(2 words)
most biological topicsmost number-system
Adverb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: biologically sound, biosystematically, data driven, empirically, evidence based.
- Sentence evidence is available for scientifically, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wiktionary.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "scientifically".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "scientifically"
Keep "scientifically" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "scientifically" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "scientifically", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "scientifically" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverbadverb of manner
More specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entriesscientifically basedscientifically literatescientifically mindedscientifically provenscientifically rigorousscientifically sound
Inflections
2 entriesmore scientificallymost scientifically
Derivations
1 entriesTranslations
16 translations across 15 languages.
Afrikaans
1 entries- wetenskaplik adv (in a scientific manner)
Albanian
1 entries- shkencërisht adv (in a scientific manner)
Catalan
1 entries- científicament adv (in a scientific manner)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 科学地 adv (in a scientific manner)
- 系统地 adv (in a scientific manner)
Estonian
1 entries- teaduslikult adv (in a scientific manner)
Finnish
1 entries- tieteellisesti adv (in a scientific manner)
French
1 entries- scientifiquement adv (in a scientific manner)
Hungarian
1 entries- tudományosan adv (in a scientific manner)
Italian
1 entries- scientificamente adv (in a scientific manner)
Maltese
1 entries- xjentifikament adv (in a scientific manner)
Occitan
1 entries- scientificament adv (in a scientific manner)
Portuguese
1 entries- cientificamente adv (in a scientific manner)
Slovene
1 entries- znánstveno adv (in a scientific manner)
Spanish
1 entries- científicamente adv (in a scientific manner)
Vietnamese
1 entries- một cách khoa học adv (in a scientific manner)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Thunder has been explained scientifically, and people no longer believe it is a sign that the gods are angry with them, so thunder, too, is a little less frightening.
Source: tatoeba (325165)
Nobody has been able to scientifically explain the phenomenon.
Source: tatoeba (1148255)
This theory is scientifically controversial.
Source: tatoeba (1739305)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "scientifically"?
Closest matches include biologically sound, biosystematically, data driven, empirically, evidence based.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "scientifically"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.